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Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.2
4.2
742 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we've got you covered. Catch live football and soccer matches or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub delivers the best British hospitality right in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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Additional information

  • Location
    1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
  • Parking details
    Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
  • Public transit
    Federal Triangle & Metro Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Enjoy $6.00 domestic draught beers, $6 6oz house wines, and $6 share plates! Monday-Friday 3-6PM

Menu

Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.'s menu was last updated 2025-03-04.

Share Plates

  • Crisps & DipsUS$9.00

    potato crisps served with curry ketchup, dill dip & creamy dijon aioli.

    • Mini-Sausage RollsUS$11.50

      english banger meat wrapped in crispy puff pastry. served with curry ketchup.

      • Sweet Potato FriesUS$9.00

        served with chipotle aioli.

        • Roasted Tomato & Whipped FetaUS$10.50

          bite size tomatoes roasted with garlic & accompanied by whipped feta. served with grilled baguette slices.

          • Fried Pickle ChipsUS$9.00

            dill pickle chips coated in a light cornmeal breading with a hint of spice. served with house burger sauce.

            Starters

            • HummusUS$13.00

              creamy hummus drizzled with a balsamic reduction & served with grilled garlic naan bread & veggies.

              • Crispy Chicken SlidersUS$12.00

                battered & fried chicken tenders topped with house made slaw & pickle slices. served on a potato roll with creamy dill sauce. 3 sliders.

                • Maple Walnut Brussels SproutsUS$12.00

                  flash fried brussels sprouts with maple butter, lemon, crushed walnuts & crispy prosciutto.

                  • Chicken WingsUS$15.00

                    bbq, buffalo, hot, salt & pepper, cajun, or honey garlic. served with ranch or bleu cheese.

                    • Traditional PoutineUS$11.75

                      fresh cheese curds & beef gravy.

                      • Pretzel BitesUS$14.50

                        buttered & salted, with bacon & beer cheese dip.

                        Soups & Greens

                        • Ale & Onion SoupUS$8.00

                          baked with house made croutons & melted swiss.

                          • Market SoupUS$6.50

                            our chef's daily creation. ask your server for details.

                            • CaesarUS$10.50

                              romaine, crisp croutons, bacon bits, shaved parmesan & caesar dressing.

                              • Noble HouseUS$10.50

                                mixed greens, almonds, goat cheese, cucumbers & dried cranberries. tossed in red wine vinaigrette.

                                • Citrus Chicken SaladUS$17.50

                                  citrus grilled chicken, romaine, cashews, crispy noodles, red onion, mandarin oranges, in a citrus peanut vinaigrette with a hoisin peanut sauce.

                                  Entrées

                                  • Fish & ChipsUS$17.00

                                    crisp haddock, lightly battered & served with our signature tartar sauce & house made slaw.

                                    • Manta's Butter ChickenUS$16.00

                                      curried tomato cream sauce with cashew butter topped with chopped cilantro & spiced yogurt. served with basmati rice & grilled garlic naan bread.

                                      • Bangers & MashUS$15.00

                                        english bangers, with garlic mashed potatoes & our rich beef dripping gravy.

                                        • Baja Fish TacosUS$14.50

                                          two crispy fried haddock tacos served in grilled flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, cilantro & a side of hot sauce. served with a noble house salad.

                                          • Mediterranean FlatbreadUS$14.50

                                            flatbread brushed with garlic butter & baked with tomato sauce, garlic marinated tomatoes, mixed cheese, feta, onion, red bell peppers & kalamata olives.

                                            • Fried Chicken TendersUS$15.50

                                              buttermilk brined, hand breaded chicken tenderloins served with honey mustard & golden fried chips.

                                              • The Sunday RoastUS$16.50

                                                sliced tender roast beef with mashed potatoes, rich beef gravy, seasonal vegetables & yorkshire pudding. served with a side of horseradish aioli.

                                                • Grilled SalmonUS$20.75

                                                  with garlic herb butter, fresh dill & sliced lemon; served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

                                                  The Pie Shop

                                                  • Shepherd's PieUS$14.50

                                                    seasoned ground beef, lamb & vegetables, topped with garlic mashed potatoes & baked to a gold brown. garnished with crisp onions & side of beef gravy. served with a noble house salad.

                                                    • Chicken Pot PieUS$14.50

                                                      chicken, vegetables & fresh herbs in a light cream sauce, baked with a flaky puff pastry cap. served with a noble house salad.

                                                      • Steak & Mushroom PieUS$14.50

                                                        sirloin, onions, tender mushrooms & fresh herbs in a rich beef gravy, baked with a light puff pastry cap. served with a noble house salad.

                                                        • Cheesy Leek & Potato PieUS$14.50

                                                          leeks, yellow onions, potatoes, cheddar, monterey jack & parmesan cheese baked with a light puff pastry cap. served with a noble house salad.

                                                          • The Wee Pie FlightUS$12.50

                                                            small portions of our four signature savory pies.

                                                            Burgers & Handhelds

                                                            • The StandardUS$16.25

                                                              house made burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & american cheese.

                                                              • The DeluxeUS$17.25

                                                                chipotle aioli, guinness bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle & red onion.

                                                                • Bacon & Bleu CheeseUS$17.25

                                                                  lightly peppered, topped with crumbled bleu cheese & bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle.

                                                                  • Grilled Chicken ClubUS$16.75

                                                                    grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, peppercorn bacon & chipotle aioli on a brioche bun.

                                                                    • ReubenUS$16.25

                                                                      grilled rye bread with shaved corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & our house made thousand island dressing.

                                                                      • The Slum DogUS$15.00

                                                                        a panko crusted all beef dog, wrapped in garlic grilled naan, cashew butter curried tomato sauce, caramelized onions, chopped cilantro & spiced yogurt.

                                                                        • Falafel WrapUS$14.00

                                                                          house made falafel balls, onions, pickled turnips, shredded romaine, diced pickles, garlic marinated tomatoes, tahini sauce & a hint of sriracha, wrapped in a tomato tortilla.

                                                                          • French DipUS$16.25

                                                                            slow roasted beef shaved thin on a toasted baguette with sauteéd mushrooms, onions, horseradish aioli & swiss cheese.

                                                                            • Cajun Caesar WrapUS$14.50

                                                                              cajun chicken, crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, chopped bacon & shaved parmesan cheese.

                                                                              • Cheese ToastieUS$14.00

                                                                                swiss cheese, shaved parmesan, caramelized onions, crispy prosciutto, garlic cheese spread & creamy dijon grilled on sourdough bread.

                                                                                Desserts

                                                                                • Big Ben BrownieUS$12.00

                                                                                  our signature dessert with thick slices of brownie layered with vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate fudge sauce & whipped cream.

                                                                                  • Highland Bread PuddingUS$10.00

                                                                                    a long time favorite, with raisins & custard, served warm with rum butter sauce & whipped cream.

                                                                                    • Baileys CheesecakeUS$9.00

                                                                                      cheesecake laced with baileys irish cream & drizzled with coffee chocolate sauce. baked in a gluten-free graham crust.

                                                                                      Sides & Extras

                                                                                      • ChipsUS$4.50

                                                                                        golden fried.

                                                                                        • Sweet Potato FriesUS$5.00

                                                                                          served with chipotle aioli.

                                                                                          • Mashed PotatoesUS$3.50

                                                                                            with fried onion garnish.

                                                                                            • SlawUS$4.00

                                                                                              creamy coleslaw.

                                                                                              • Cup of SoupUS$4.00

                                                                                                a delicious daily feature. ask your server for details.

                                                                                                • Caesar SaladUS$4.00

                                                                                                  romaine, croutons, bacon & parmesan.

                                                                                                  • Noble House SaladUS$4.00

                                                                                                    mixed greens, almonds, goat cheese, cucumbers, dried cranberries & red wine vinaigrette.

                                                                                                    • Seasonal VegetablesUS$4.00

                                                                                                      ask server for details.

                                                                                                      • RiceUS$3.00

                                                                                                        basmati rice.

                                                                                                        • PoutineUS$6.00

                                                                                                          fresh cheese curds & beef gravy.

                                                                                                          Kids

                                                                                                          • Grilled CheeseUS$9.00

                                                                                                            on sourdough bread served with french fries.

                                                                                                            • Fish & FriesUS$10.00

                                                                                                              served with french fries & tartar sauce.

                                                                                                              • Cheese PizzaUS$9.00

                                                                                                                pizza sauce & mixed cheese on a flatbread crust.

                                                                                                                • Chicken FingersUS$10.00

                                                                                                                  breaded chicken tenders with french fries & honey mustard.

                                                                                                                  • CheeseburgerUS$10.00

                                                                                                                    with ketchup & pickle. served with fries.

                                                                                                                    • Kids Drinks

                                                                                                                      coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, ice tea, milk, chocolate milk, orange juice, shirley temple.

                                                                                                                      Last updated: 4 March 2025

                                                                                                                      What 742 people are saying

                                                                                                                      Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                      4.2
                                                                                                                      4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                      • 4.2Food
                                                                                                                      • 4.3Service
                                                                                                                      • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                                                      • 4.2Value

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                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                      Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. offers a lively pub atmosphere with a "great location" and "variety of beers." Guests enjoy "friendly and attentive service" and "delicious food," especially the "fish and chips" and "mini-pies." While some visits mention slower service during peak times, the overall experience is praised.

                                                                                                                      742 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. Liz

                                                                                                                        Southwest Florida4 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Food was excellent. Service for food was alright but did not receive a beer that was ordered when we first sat down til after our entrees had come. Slow bar.

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                                                                                                                      2. Allisa VIP

                                                                                                                        Washington DC1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Super fun atmosphere, great food, and the wait staff couldn’t be nicer!

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                                                                                                                      3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                        Washington DC2 reviews

                                                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        This was perhaps my worst service experience in the last few years. After sitting down, it took 15 minutes to be greeted and then another 10 before we could even place a drink order. Our waitress was overwhelmed (she told us this multiple times) and apologized for having to use the bathroom a few times. My food came out at a reasonable time, but the food of the person I was eating with didn’t come out until 20 minutes AFTER mine did. All-in-all, not a good experience. I’ve eaten here a few times before without incident, but this is really making me reconsider my patronage.

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                                                                                                                      4. Suzanne

                                                                                                                        Baltimore1 review

                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        Best bet is to just get a beer at the bar. If getting food, the wait is 45 mins. Today took 40 mins just to get our drinks. Server never returned to check if we needed anything. Food was bland. Definitely not eating there again.

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                                                                                                                      5. Allison

                                                                                                                        Washington DC3 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
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                                                                                                                      6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                        Washington DC1 review

                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Never got the bread pudding desert that we waited for a long time for. We had to leave before it ever got there.

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                                                                                                                      7. Amy VIP

                                                                                                                        Washington DC24 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Fun place, great ambiance, attentive and kind service, great food.., Try the mini-pies!

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                                                                                                                      8. Doug

                                                                                                                        Washington DC4 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 25 February 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        We got the last table and told the waiter when we needed to leave. He was busy but accommodated getting us in and out. Location is very convenient to the theaters but with an English pub feel it is relaxed rather than formal.

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                                                                                                                      9. Floyd

                                                                                                                        Washington DC2 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        It was our server’s first day on the job and it showed. She was busy too. Our drinks arrived late, halfway through our meal. This occurred even when we mentioned it and also had to ask for silverware. I asked for a medium burger and it was pink inside, obviously a rush grilling. Hopefully this was just an off night that was very busy.

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                                                                                                                      10. Teri

                                                                                                                        Washington DC36 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        There was something off about the service the night we went. One of our party got their salad, bit without the chicken in top. Another never got the right order at all.

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                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                      Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-7707.

                                                                                                                      Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. is rated 4.2 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                      Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave. does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                                      Booked 26 times today

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                                                                                                                      Google Map for Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

                                                                                                                      1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                                                        12th ST NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
                                                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                                                        Penn Quarter
                                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                        Daily 11:00–23:00
                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                        American, British
                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                        Pay to Street Park or Multiple Pay to Park Garages in a two block radius.
                                                                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                                                                        Federal Triangle & Metro Center
                                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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